In simpleton terms Jordan finds it even laughable that Nixon describes his entry to a nation in that quote. He simply needed a way to justify hiss reasoning for wanting to go into another nation. This is simply a cover up to persuade public opinion, similar to when we spoke about Bush in class. And how his reasoning for invading middle eastern countries was to “save the women of Islam”. Also when speaking of the language he uses specifically this is what she determines “white” or “standard English” Saying one thing with the word that have positive connotations, yet it is really to cover up their true intentions. In this case being the pursuit of communism, but lets label it as an “unselfish act from a nation”.
This quote is really depicting the actual power and how the use of language is a way of controlling everyone else. To get anywhere in America you must know a standard English. You must be able to speak properly if you even want a proper chance. For instance many minorities have a thing called code switch, where we sound more “white” on purpose to fulfill our needs either quicker or even have a chance at the opportunity. In addition, Jordan mentions that we should have a way of learning black English, She thinks that the use of standard English is essentially a threat against the identity of so many others in America. You having to conform directly erases your culture and use of you other language. Finally, having this as our standard says one thing “we’re right you’re wrong”.
Comment– I believe that white English is the language of the powerful and black English is the language of the powerless. The reason I believe that is because in “white” America it seems that the only thing that matters is the amount of money you have. You only have a voice or true power if you are wealthy and white.